Faculty

One of the main reasons students choose our school over other music conservatories is our NYC connections. We attract top ranked-musicians, including Reggie Workman and Jane Ira Bloom, to our faculty. These artists are a core part of our progressive music experience. While other teachers might put you on a strict track, these legendary musicians become your mentors. They help you develop the confidence and knowledge to experiment, take risks, fail, take more risks, and find your own authentic style of self-expression.

Be Mentored by NYC

New York also gives you the benefit of the best live music venues in the world within walking distance of your school. On most nights, at least one of our jazz students is performing somewhere in this city. You’ll soon realize that our NYC location isn’t just geographic. We channel all its creativity, history, and luminaries to mentor our extraordinarily talented and ambitious students.